As featured in Only In Your State

The Book Arch at Sandman Books

This massive art installation is a paper sculpture made of books that were destined for the recycle bin. Instead of being destroyed, the orphaned tomes were upcycled into a work of art, right in the middle of our shop. The poetry of the elder books providing support for their intellectual descendants is not lost on our customers, and the Book Arch has become a "must see" tourist attraction for visitors to Punta Gorda.

Originally installed on Burnt Store Road, the Book Arch was carefully deconstructed and relocated to 5240 Duncan Road when the bookstore moved there in 2019. It has settled into its new home well - stop by and see it as soon as you have the chance!

Image  © Sandman Books. Model and costume designer: Morgan Katsarelas. 

Sarah & Erik engagement photos © Nicole Cristensen with Forevermore Photography. 

Martin & Stephanie, 2017 Sandman Books

Image by Sandman Books 

Scott Hill works on the Book Arch. Image © Sandman Books 2019

Photo by Sue Wade 

Image © 2020 David Sussman Photography. Scott Hill as Doctor Strange. Costume by Heidi Lange. 

Image © 2016 David Sussman Photography 

Image © 2016 David Sussman Photography

Image © 2016 David Sussman Photography

About the Artist

Scott Hill (a native of Michigan) designed and built all the shelves at Sandman Books, as well as the art installation known as The Book Arch. Curious about the construction of this towering tribute to literacy? Check back soon for photos of the construction process...